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The minimal polynomial of a matrix divides the characteristic polynomial. If a matrix has characteristic polynomial det⁡(λI−A)=(λ−1)3(λ−2)2\det(\lambda I - A) = (\lambda - 1)^3(\lambda - 2)^2det(λI−A)=(λ−1)3(λ−2)2, which of the following CANNOT be the minimal polynomial?